Realism Essay

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Montemayor, Melvene Vea V. 2013000320 Realism The Vietnam ministry of foreign affairs-Le Hai Binh opposes China’s Marine functional zoning plan in the East Sea including Vietnam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa islands. Vietnam has its claim and sovereignty over Truong Sa and Hoang Sa islands, so whatever actions and activities that they are planning without Vietnam’s permission is against the international law. China is violating Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two islands and it is illegal to apply its Marine functional zoning plan in their sudden adoption in the Vietnam’s islands. The Marine functional zoning plan of China has its key zones – the limited zone, prohibited zone, and prioritized zones all for its exploitation and development. China applying its Marine functional zoning plan will expand its border of seas leading them to their national interest having more waterways and abundant resources for its economy. It is also for their urban building to give and provide for the country’s over populated economy. Also, ecological environment promotion which its aquaculture will be regulated and will have a higher possibility to produce more food that can contribute to the economic well-being of China. The agricultural and fishery development interest for its country will result to importation and exportation increase, and regulating the standards for the processing and distribution of the quality goods/products that can give their country a more well-known industry. Because of China’s interest on the two islands of Vietnam, they are demanding that China should respect their country over its national interest for their islands. Illegal actions and violations of China for including Truong Sa and Hoang Sa in their Marine functional zoning plan may lead to the end of the friendship of the two country and may do unpeaceful or warlike actions to one another.
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